Christopher Connell

Good foreign relations are vital for every country. Learn about America's first ambassador, Benjamin Franklin, and how someone becomes an ambassador.

In most countries, boys are more likely than girls to excel in math and science. That is starting to change, thanks to a push by countries and educators.

The U.S. is recalling its pivotal role in the war that had turned Europe into a slaughterhouse and only ended after the Americans joined the fight.

As head of the new U.S. Food Administration, future president Herbert Hoover led the effort to send millions of tons of food to Europe during World War I.

As American families gather for fireworks and celebrate the U.S. Independence Day, U.S. military personnel deployed overseas celebrate in different ways.

NATO European members and Canada have increased their defense spending 4.3 percent in 2017 — to ensure that all nations invest equitably in defense.

Tourism is big business in the United States, and the 77 million visitors from other countries in 2016 are a major reason why.

The president is advocating for more training programs to fill high-salaried, high-tech jobs that don’t require college diplomas.

Ying McGuire immigrated to the United States from China to earn a master’s degree and now is vice president of a global technology-solutions company.